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BG51 CKP

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,145 mi
Last recorded94,145 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 CKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 94,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 87,730 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2021 82,430 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light hi level slight damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slight (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slight (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all bottoms of doors corroding

Fail 24 May 2021 82,430 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light hi level slight damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slight (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slight (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all bottoms of doors corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2019 80,665 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 80,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 79,695 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 77,780 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,461 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,999 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,605 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 67,529 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 63,365 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,384 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 56,677 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,636 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,909 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,669 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2004 30,196 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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BG51 CKP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 79,816 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG51 CKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG51 CKP registered?

BG51 CKP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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